ES-2V (pitbull build #4)

[FrankenWashie]

That's making my OCBYOGKBD act up. (Obsessive Compulsive Build Your Own Guitars Kit Buying Disorder)

[gavinturner]

Nice kit man, you're going to love it. One of my first builds once my workshop is back will be to replace my 2V. I loved playing that thing. Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.

cheers,
Gav.

[OliSam]

Hi all

thinking about a clear tung oil coat on the top and a tobacco colour stain topped with tung oil on the back

any suggestions for a grain filler for the top and back?
should i get a really light grain filler or one with some brown tone?

[Kick]

Mind you; I have just learned from this forum you need polymerized Tung oil otherwise you won't get that glossy look.

I used regular Tung oil on my guitar but that doesn't do anything but being soaked up by the wood...

[OliSam]

A very slow start to this kit.
Ive decided on tung oil finish all over. and a darker stain on the back of the guitar. neck staying natural all over.

it is hard getting a clean space to work when your home is a construction zone....phew!!
photos coming.

Ive been looking at heaps of stuff but am a little concerned with getting analysis paralysis.............can anyone point me to a good diary with guidance on how to do the laminate guitar top ?????

thanks guys (and shaz who i think is the only girl on the forum????)

[OliSam]

I really like the pattern on the headstock.

It is becoming real now.


Sent from outta space using MartianTalk

[Dedman]

the way I treat the laminated tops is to not sand them at all. Wipe down with a damp rag to find any glue spots, remove the glue with Goof Off and elbow grease. You can pop the grain with a very diluted slurry of timbermate in black or a dark brown sand that VERY lightly with 800 or 1000 grit .Stain your top to taste, then use multiple coats of clear to fill the grain. I've used both auto acrylic and TO with equal success ( not on the same guitar) as to the end finish. the main difference being TO is slightly yellowish

[OliSam]

the way I treat the laminated tops is to not sand them at all. Wipe down with a damp rag to find any glue spots, remove the glue with Goof Off and elbow grease. You can pop the grain with a very diluted slurry of timbermate in black or a dark brown sand that VERY lightly with 800 or 1000 grit .Stain your top to taste, then use multiple coats of clear to fill the grain. I've used both auto acrylic and TO with equal success ( not on the same guitar) as to the end finish. the main difference being TO is slightly yellowish

thanks so much man....that was the way that I was leaning and it is good to see that youve been successful with it also.
a little nervous about applying any abrasive to the laminate.
I really like applying the tung oil with 1000 grit wet and dry. there is something special about sanding the oil in...

[OliSam]

Cos this is the kind of thing you've just gotta do, right??

How much will it all weigh once Tung oiled!!


Sent from outta space using MartianTalk

[Dedman]

we should do a weight comparison with my painted one with all its jewellery when you finish